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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.34, 1,200.74 and 747.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.34, 1,200.74 and 747.88 is: 1,029.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.34 : 1,200.74 = 747.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.34/1,200.74 = 747.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.34x = 1,200.74 × 747.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.34x = 898,009.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,009.43/872.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.43

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